Chiswell Blue vs Kangaroo

Chiswell Blue and Kangaroo come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Chiswell Blue reads as blue-grey, while Kangaroo reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 14-point LRV gap — 44 for Kangaroo vs 30 for Chiswell Blue — means Kangaroo will open up a space more effectively. Where Chiswell Blue leans blue, Kangaroo reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 25.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.